Diode laser vaporization of prostate as treatment for benign prostatic enlargement: initial results of 73 patients with 1 year follow-up

Aćimović, M.; Rafailović, D.; Bumbaširević, U.š; Babić, U.š; Šantrić, V.; Stanić, M.; Džamić, Z.; Hadži-Djokić, J.

Acta Chirurgica Iugoslavica 61(1): 21-24

2014


ISSN/ISBN: 0354-950X
PMID: 25782220
Document Number: 677319
Our objective is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and 12 month outcome of a 980 nm diode laser with Twister fiber in the treatment of benign prostatic enlargement. Between February 2011 and January 2013, 73 patients with benign pros- tatic enlargement had undergone diode laser vaporization of prostate at our institution. The fol- lowing parameters were assessed at baseline, and after a follow-up period of 3 and 12 months: International Prostate Symptom Score, peak urinary flow rate, post-void residual urine volume, and quality of life score. The procedure was completed successfully in all patients with no intraoperative complications. At 12 months postoperatively the percentage improvements in IPSS was -69.09%, Qmax +197%, PVR -88.54%, and QoL -68.29%. Diode laser vaporization of prostate is safe and effective method for treatment of benign prostatic enlargement.

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